W.E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area: hunting rules and map
W.E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area is 14,815 acres in Nye County, managed by NDOW in its Southern Region and inside hunt units 133 and 132. NDOW lists hunting on the area, with this rule first: the use or possession of shells for a shotgun containing shot that is toxic or larger than standard-sized T is prohibited.
Data updated October 2026. Area rules: NDOW's public land page, read 2026-10-18. Boundary and acres: NDOW GIS. Land around it: BLM.
BLMState landW.E. Kirch WMAHunt unit lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 14,815 acres (NDOW legal acres) |
|---|---|
| County | Nye County |
| NDOW region | Southern Region |
| Hunt units | 133, 132 |
| Status in NDOW's map | Designated; BLM Withdrawn |
| Camping | Permitted only within the Dave Deacon Campground |
| Nearest towns | Lund (30 mi), Preston (33 mi) and Mount Wilson (33 mi) |
What is W.E. Kirch WMA?
The Wayne E. Kirch WMA is located in the White River Valley in northeastern Nye County. State Route 318 is the major access route to the area.
In NDOW's words, from NDOW's public land page.
What are the rules on W.E. Kirch WMA?
| Topic | NDOW's rule |
|---|---|
| Hunting | The use or possession of shells for a shotgun containing shot that is toxic or larger than standard-sized T is prohibited |
| Camping | Permitted only within the Dave Deacon Campground |
| Campfires | Permitted only within the Dave Deacon Campground |
| Trespass and travel | Trespass prohibited from Feb. 15 through Aug. 15 in the upper portion of Adams-McGill, Cold Springs, Haymeadow and Dacey reservoirs, and all of Tule reservoirs |
| Boats | Vessels must be operated at a speed that leaves a flat wake, but in no case may exceed 5 nautical miles per hour. Only vessels without motors are allowed on the lower portion of Dacey Reservoir from February 15th through August 15th |
| Trapping | Permitted on a first come, first serve basis and may contain designation of specific trapping areas, dates or other restrictions to ensure compatibility with other public activities |
| Bodies of water | Dacey Reservoir, Tule Reservoir, Cold Springs Reservoir, Haymeadow Reservoir, Adams-McGill Reservoir |
Source: NDOW, Your Public Land. Big game seasons on the area follow the hunt unit's regulations.
Which big game unit groups take in W.E. Kirch WMA?
NDOW draws big game tags by unit group. The groups that include units 133 and 132, with NDOW's 2025 figures for the whole group, not the WMA alone:
| Species and group | Tags issued, 2025 | Successful hunters, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pronghorn antelope, 132 - 134, 245 | 27 | 24 |
| Mule deer, 131 - 134 | 96 | 57 |
| Desert bighorn sheep, 131, 132, 164 | 1 | 1 |
| Desert bighorn sheep, 133, 245 | 1 | 1 |
| Elk, 108, 131 - 132 | 62 | 32 |
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook).
What land surrounds W.E. Kirch WMA?
Inside the WMA boundary, BLM's surface management map shows state land 5,572 acres and BLM 29 acres. NDOW's WMA map records its status as designated (BLM Withdrawn). Highways within 8 miles: NV 38 and NV 318. Nearest towns: Lund (30 miles), Preston (33 miles) and Mount Wilson (33 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on W.E. Kirch WMA?
Yes. NDOW's rule for hunting on the area: The use or possession of shells for a shotgun containing shot that is toxic or larger than standard-sized T is prohibited
Can you camp on W.E. Kirch WMA?
NDOW lists camping as: Permitted only within the Dave Deacon Campground
Which hunt unit is W.E. Kirch WMA in?
By NDOW's boundaries: unit 133 (11,477 acres) and unit 132 (3,484 acres).
Where is W.E. Kirch WMA?
The Wayne E. Kirch WMA is located in the White River Valley in northeastern Nye County. The nearest town by the census map is Lund, 30 miles away.
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Where these facts come from
- Description and rules: NDOW, Your Public Land.
- Boundary, acres and status: NDOW wildlife management areas. Surrounding land: BLM Surface Management Agency map (national, limited scale).
- Unit group figures: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook).
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Nevada hunting Southern Region Pronghorn antelope 132 - 134, 245 Mule deer 131 - 134 Desert bighorn sheep 131, 132, 164 Desert bighorn sheep 133, 245 Elk 108, 131 - 132